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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.38, 6,040.38 and 1,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.38, 6,040.38 and 1,065.86 is: 1,598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.38 : 6,040.38 = 1,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.38/6,040.38 = 1,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.38x = 6,040.38 × 1,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.38x = 6,438,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,195.87/4,027.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.61

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